Dallas at Denver 8:00 ET
Nuggets (+) over Mavericks- The Dallas Mavericks have dropped their last two 'games and are in position to lose three straight for the first time this season as they invade Denver where they have had great success. Dallas is 6-0 ATS in the last six meetings in Denver and the Mavericks are 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings overall. The Nuggets have lost their last six and are ready for a huge effort at home tonight. Take DENVER!

Golden State at Boston 7:30 ET
Celtics (+) over Warriors- The Warriors finish their six-game road trip tonight in Boston where they are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 meetings. These two clubs met at Golden State in early January with the Warriors getting a 99-97 win. The teams have split their last four meetings with the home team winning three times. Celtics are rested and can keep this one close enough to win. Take BOSTON!

Chicago at Detroit 7:30 ET
Pistons (+) over Bulls- These teams have one thing in common and that is their last win was over the helpless New York Knicks with the Bulls following it with a loss to Brooklyn while Detroit is now facing Chicago. The teams have split their first two meetings with the visitor taking both encounters. The Bulls have dominated the series of late going 18-7-1 ATS in the last 26 meetings. But, this time it's the PISTONS!

L.A. Clippers at Phoenix 9:00 ET
Suns (+) over Clippers- The surprise here is that these two met earlier this season in Los Angeles and the Suns ran away with a 107-88 win. The Clippers are 4-0 ATS in their last four games overall.
The Clippers are 1-4 ATS in their last five meetings in Phoenix. LA is 16-15 straight-up on the road while the Suns are 21-11 straight-up at home. Take PHOENIX!

Golden State at Indiana 7:05 ET
Warriors (+) over Pacers- It was just over a month ago that the Pacers invaded the Golden State and came away with a 102-94 win. Indiana is on a current five-game win streak while the Warriors are off their loss at Toronto on Sunday. Golden State has some huge trends to over-come here as they are 1-11 ATS in their last 12 meetings in Indiana and they are 7-19 in the last 26 meetings overall. The Warriors will have Jermaine O'Neal available as his passport problems have been resolved. In a surprise take GOLDEN STATE!

San Antonio at Cleveland 7:00 ET
Cavaliers (+) over Spurs- The Spurs have already registered a 30-point 129-96 win over the Cavaliers in San Antonio in November. Tony Parker will return for San Antonio after a six-game absence while winning six of their last seven. The Cavs are banged-up but have managed to win eight of their last 12 and with Kyrie Irving ready to step-up his game the Cavaliers have a chance to get the money. Take CLEVELAND!

Chicago at Brooklyn 7:30 ET
Nets (-) over Bulls- The Brooklyn Nets return home after an extended through the All-star break to face the Chicago Bulls who has won four straight and nine of their last 10. The Bulls have won the two previous meetings this season winning 95-78 and 92-76 and are 7-2 ATS in their last nine meetings in Brooklyn while the Nets have won their last two and are just one game under .500. Brooklyn is 9-1 ATS in their last 10 with one day's rest while the Bulls are 6-6 in the second of back-to-backs. Take the NETS!

Memphis at Washington 7:00 ET
Wizards (+) over Grizzlies- The Washington Wizards have finally stepped over the .500 threshold and have done it in fine fashion winning their last six-in-a-row. The Wizards surprisingly enough are doing it with star center Nene as they are 3-0-1 ATS in their last four games and are 4-0-1 ATS when playing with one day's rest. Memphis has won six of their last eight and has won nine straight at home but they take to the road here where they are 15-11. Take WASHINGTON!

Dallas at San Antonio 7:00 ET
Mavericks (+) over Spurs- Not only has San Antonio won the last seven in this series they are 6-1 ATS in the process and they are 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings in San Antonio. There is one trend that sort of negates all that good stuff and it is that the Spurs are just 1-6 ATS in their last seven home games against a team with a winning record. This time around it's DALLAS!

Golden State at Toronto 4:00 ET
Blue Jays (+) over Warriors- A few conflicting trends surround this contest as the Golden State Warriors entering this game winners of 17 of the last 21 meetings ATS. The Warriors are 5-1 ATS in their last six meetings in Toronto. The Raptors meanwhile off an overtime loss to the Wizards is 9-4-1 ATS in their last fourteen as hosts and will win today. Take TORONTO!

Minnesota at Sacramento 10:00 ET
Kings (+) over Timberwolves- Minnesota who has been resting since Tuesday have been lights-out in this situation as they are 11-1 ATS on the road against an opponent with a losing home record (Kings 12-18 at home). Sacramento's DeMarcus Cousins will return after a one game suspension against the Lakers and should be ready to bang bodies. Wolves have slight revenge in mind as Kings won in Minneapolis 111-108 in mid-January. Still, I like the spot for the Kings. Take SACRAMENTO!

Cleveland at Memphis 9:00 ET
Grizzlies (+) over Cavaliers- The Cleveland Cavaliers have won seven of their last 10 straight-up and are actually looking to make a serious push toward the playoffs. Their run includes going 5-0 ATS in their last five road games while adding 6-1 ATS in their last seven meetings and in their last seven in Memphis. The Grizzlies are fighting for their own playoff spot and have dropped two of their last three. The Cavs are off beating the Thunder in Oklahoma City while the Grizzlies were handed defeat last night in OKC. Turn-about here. Lay it...take MEMPHIS!

Indiana at Boston 8:00 ET
Celtics (+) over Pacers- Two battered clubs go at it Saturday as the Celtics will be without Gerald Wallace and Kely Olynyk along with guard Aver Bradley. Indiana will be without George Hill but Evan Turner should pick-up some minutes while Hared Sullinger returns after a three game absence for Boston. The Pacers have not been the best road warriors going 3-9 ATS in their last 12 and they are 205 ATS in their last seven trips to Boston. Take the CELTICS!

Utah at Cleveland 7:30 ET
Jazz (+) over Cavaliers- Cleveland is coming off without a doubt their biggest win of the season a 114-104 win over the Thunder in Oklahoma City and have won seven of their last 10. Utah looking for their second three-game win streak this month is 10-10 against the East while having dropped their lone contest against the Cavaliers 113-102 in early January. The surprising factor for the Jazz is that they are 17-17 since mid-December as Gordon Hayward who missed the first meeting is back on track and could be the difference here. The Jazz are 6-2-1 ATS in the last nine meetings and it's go-time again. Take UTAH!

Golden State at New York 8:00 ET
Knicks (+) over Warriors- The question here to me is

Memphis at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET
Grizzlies (+) over Thunder- My biggest fear here is that the Oklahoma City Thunder are due to explode and just destroy someone as they are 0-3 and are beaten favorites outright since Russell Westbrook's return. The Thunder are 0-4 in their last four games overall after falling to the lowly Cavaliers on Wednesday and have their longest home losing streak in five years at five. Memphis at 32-24 is a half -game behind the Suns for the final playoff spot in the west is 6-2 ATS in their last eight meetings against OKC and need this game in the worst way. Memphis ranks third in NBA defense while the Thunder are more concerned with out0scoring you. In what should be a huge physical battle take the points with MEMPHIS!

New York at Miami 8:00 ET
Knicks (+) over Heat- The Miami Heat who have won their last five and 11 of their last 13 games will have LeBron James available tonight as he returns with a broken nose received against the Thunder in Oklahoma City last Thursday. The Knicks have won just two of their last 10 contests although Carmelo Anthony has averaged 33.1 points over that span. The road team has taken four od the last five in the series with the last win being Miami's in New York on February 1, 106-91. This time it;s the Knicks turn. Take NEW YORK!

Washington at Toronto 7:00 ET
Wizards (+) over Raptors- both these clubs enter this contest with a hot hand as the Wizards have won their last four and the Raptors their last three as they fight for playoff position. Washington was struck a tough blow when power forward Nene went down with a sprained MCL and will be out for six weeks. Washington is just 9-34 without Nene since last 2012. Washington is 0-4 ATS in the last four meetings but are 5-0 ATS in their last five Thursday games. Take WIZARDS!

Brooklyn at Portland 10:00 ET
Nets (+) over Trailblazers- This series has been so one sided for so long it is difficult for me to understand how the Trailblazers are such a small favorite at home over the Nets. Portland is 32-6 lifetime against the Nets in Portland and yet are such a meager favorite at home over Brooklyn. I believe that 'Vegas' might have some insight into this match-up and I have to respect that. With the Blazers just 1-5 ATS in their last six at home has some baring. Take BROOKLYN!

Phoenix at Utah 9:00 ET
Jazz (+) over Suns- both these clubs have had their own struggles of late as the Suns have dropped two straight blowing fourth quarter leads at home while the Jazz finally posted a win to stop their latest three game slide. Phoenix is 2-1 against the Jazz this season but are 1-3 in their last four in Utah. The importance of Derrick Favors in the Utah lineup can not be denied as the Jazz are 0-9 in games which he has not played, he will play tonight. Take UTAH!

Portland at Denver 9:00 ET
Nuggets (+) over Trailblazers- The Denver Nuggets virtually have their backs against the wall as they have dropped seven of their last eight to fall to the 11th spot in the west. Portland is 2-0 against the Nuggets this season with their win in November breaking a nine-game losing streak in Denver where they are 3-7 ATS in the last 10 meetings. The Blazers will be without LaMarcus Aldridge who will once again sit out. Take DENVER

Chicago at Atlanta 7:30 ET
Hawks (+) over Bulls- Both these clubs have been hit with devastating injuries which has derailed thei playoff hope although the Bulls seem to have handled it a little better. Chicago have managed to remain in second place in the Central Division and just had a five game win streak stopped by the LeBron James-less Miami Heat on Sunday. The Hawks are a respectable 17-9 straight-up at home while the Bulls are 13-16 on the road. Take ATLANTA!

Toronto at Cleveland 7:00 ET
Cavaliers (+) over Raptors- How about this at 31-25 the Toronto Raptors are leading the Atlantic division of the NBA while the rapidly improving Cavaliers are fighting for respectability. These two have split their last six meetings with the home team winning the last three for each. Cleveland is playing their best ball of the season going 7-1 ATS in their last eight games overall. Add that the Cavs are 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings helps give me my side. Take CLEVELAND!

Dallas at New York 7:30 ET
Knicks (+) over Mavericks- At 34-23 the Dallas Mavericks are still hard pressed to remain in the playoff hunt in the west as they have won their last two and nine of their last 12 and hold a two-game lead for the final playoff spot. New York on the flip side has lost two straight and eight of their last 10 as they have blown leads of 14 and 17 points in their last two losses. Dallas who is 16-14 on the road has won their last two at Madison Square Garden and five of seven in New York who is only 12-18 at home. The Knicks are starting to cut minutes for ineffective players (Metta World Peace) and will lasso the Mavericks here. Take the KNICKS!

L.A. Clippers at Oklahoma City 1:00 ET
Clippers (+) over Thunder- Well, we should find out if Oklahoma City's lowest home out put of the season last time out was due to Miami's defense or the return of Russell Westbrook. After a 27-game absence Westbrook's return was a major disappointment. The Clippers are finishing a four-game stretch after defeating Portland before losing to San Antonio and Memphis with this trip and have not lost three straight this season. L.A. Is just 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings but can pull off a win here. Take CLIPPERS!

Dallas at Detroit 7:30 ET
Pistons (+) over Mavericks- Both clubs played and won last night as the Mavericks cruised against the toothless Philadelphia 76ers and Detroit came on with a win (Power Play) over Atlanta. While Dallas had little trouble with the 76ers they will find this rejuvenated Pistons squad ready to play tonight. Detroit's presence inside with Andre Drummond Greg Monroe and Josh Smith will give the Mavs more then they can handle. Piston have a small measure of revenge here as Dallas took their last encounter and nine of the last 10 meetings overall. Not tonight. Take DETROIT!

Memphis at Charlotte 7:00 ET
Bobcats (+) over Grizzlies- Two clubs that are currently playing their best basketball of the season right now will clash in Charlotte where the Bobcats will host the Memphis Grizzlies. Memphis has won four -in-a row and 16 of their last 21 and Charlotte has won three straight for the first time in over two months and have won seven of it's last 10 games. Although the Grizzlies have won the last three meetings the Bobcats are 5-1-1 ATS in their last seven outings. Take CHARLOTTE!

New Orleans at Washington 7:00 ET
Pelicans (+) over Wizards- There are some games that when you try to handicap the stats just don't support what your 'gut' may be telling you and this is one of those games. The New Orleans Pelicans have a standout center in Anthony Davis but are without their top two leading scorers as Forward Ryan Anderson and guard Jrue Holiday are sidelined with injuries. Washington actually has a chance with a good push the final months to move into position to to actually host a playoff game. Defense will be the key here as the Pelicans lead the NBA with 6.46 blocked shots a game. Take NEW ORLEANS!

L.A. Chippers at Memphis 8:00 ET
Grizzlies (+) over Clippers- The Grizzlies are on a three game win streak while the Clippers are off a home loss to the Spurs but enter this contest having won six of seven ATS after a straight-up loss. Memphis who is just 15-14 at home and 0-4 ATS in their last four as hosts have one major trend advantage as the Clippers are 1-6 ATS in their last seven meetings. Memphis has gone 16-5 in their last 21 and are ready to win here. Take the GRIZZLIES!

Atlanta at Detroit 7:30 ET
Pistons (-) over Hawks- Here we have two clubs that have lost a combined 10 straight games with Atlanta dropping their last seven while Detroit has lost the last three. The Hawks have had major injuries to Al Horford, Gustavo Ayon and Pero Antic and are 0-6-1 ATS in their last seven games overall including 0-3-1 ATS in their last four road games. Although, Atlanta has won the last three meetings and eight of the last 10 the Pistons their poor road record lends no support here. Take DETROIT!

New York at Orlando 7:00 ET
Magic (+) over Knicks- Orlando has the third worst record in the league but are a surprising 13-15 at home and have won five of their last six when playing as hosts. On the road the Magic who have lost their last three are a league's worst 3-25. The Knicks win over the Pelicans in New Orleans stopped a three games losing streak but they still have lost six of their previous seven. The Knicks have had their way in this series going 8-0 ATS in the last eight meeting including their last five meetings in Orlando. Somehow, the Magic get it done here. Take ORLANDO!

Miami at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET
Heat (-) over Thunder- By all rights 'we' should have the Miami Heat in this contest as it looks to me that the NBA's best player (by far) Lebron James is tired of hearing about the leagues top scorer Kevin Durant. Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook is geared to return from his prolonged absence and that might effect the Thunder's current chemistry in a negative way. Turn-about my come into play here as OKC posted a 112-95 win in Miami three weeks ago. LeBron is just too good to let that happen again. Take MIAMI

Miami at Dallas 8;30 ET
Mavericks (+) over Heat- Both the Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat closed the first half of the NBA season with a flurry as the Mavericks won six of their last seven games including a win over the Eastern Conference leading Indiana Pacers. The Heat won five of their last six games before the break and are now playing their fifth of six consecutive road games. Miami who defeated Dallas at home 110-104 in mid November have won five straight in this series but will find problems tonight. Take MAVERICKS!

Atlanta at Indiana 7:00 ET
Pacers (-) over Hawks- The NBA East conference leading Indiana Pacers have an opportunity to extending their lead as they open the second half of the season with a stretch of seven games against teams that are currently under .500. The All-star break came just at the right time for the Pacers as they dropped two of three before the break. The Hawks have dropped their last five and scored 85 or fewer points four times. Indiana is battling for the No. 1 seed and they will come to play tonight. Take PACERS!

Cleveland at Philadelphia 7:00 ET
76ers (+) over Cavaliers- The Philadelphia 76ers set an NBA record with consecutive losses by a a total of 88 points and are in the mist of an eight game losing streak. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers have their longest win streak of the3 season at four with the emergence of No. 1 pick Anthony Bennett and All-star MVP Kyrie Irving. The 76ers are 5-0 ATS in their last five meetings against the Cavaliers in Philadelphia. In a mild surprise take the 76ERS!

Portland at L.A. Clippers 10:30 ET
Clippers (-) over Trailblazers- Well, the return over Chris Paul has added when everyone already was aware of to this Clippers club and that is an explosiveness that put up 123 points in his first game back after a prolonged absence. Portland who has lost four straight to the Clippers in Los Angeles is not pleased upon the timing of Paul's return as they have dropped six of their last 10 against LA as it is. Just add that the Blazers are 1-4 ATS in their last five meetings but 2-5 ATS in their last seven in Los Angeles. Take the CLIPPERS!

San Antonio at Boston 7:30 ET
Celtics (+) over Spurs- These two clubs dealing with injuries. The Spurs are losing players left and right while Boston has players returning meaning Rajon Rondo. The Celtics have lost four straight to the Spurs who are 18-8 on the road but have won four of their five straight-up. This is the final game of nine game road trip where the Spurs are 5-3 so far. Boston is playing their best ball of the year and will get the Spurs all they can handle tonight. Take CELTICS!

Dallas at Indiana 7:00 ET
Mavericks (+) over Pacers- These two clubs are off dramaticly different performances as the Pacers (Power Play Winner) are off Monday's blowout 119-80 win over Denver while Dallas is off a (Monet Game winner) 114-89 beatdown at the hands of the Charlotte Bobcats which ended a five game win streak. Both these clubs have turn a profit for their backers as the Pacers 18-9 ATS at home and Mavs are 18-9 ATS on the road. It appears that the Pacers have the series edge going 6-0 ATS in their last six meetings while Dallas is 3-9 ATS in their last 12 meetings in Indiana and 10-2 ATS in their last 12 on the road against a winning team. In a surprise take the points with the MAVERICKS!

Miami at Phoenix 9:00 ET
Suns (+) over Heat- 'We' are coming off wins involving both these clubs in their last outings as the Heat were beaten by Utah and the Suns romped over Golden State. Phoenix may be the surprise team in the NBA this season as they are 10 games over .500 and a stellar 17-8 at at home while Miami is a respectable but not dominating 15-10 on the road. Lebron James is coming off a season low 13 points against the Jazz as Miami is just playing out the string until the playoffs. Take SUNS!

Dallas at Charlotte 7:00 ET
Bobcats (+) over Mavericks- The Dallas Mavericks are on a run as they have won five straight with all wins coming by double digits. The Mavs have had their way in this series for the most part winning 17 of 18 all-time meetings including a 89-82 win in early December. Dallas is 6-1 ATS in their last seven meetings in Charlotte. The Bobcats are in playoff position right now and are greatly improved this season with the addition of Al Jefferson averaging 26.6 over his last 10 games. At home take the points with CHARLOTTE!

Sacramento at Cleveland 7:00 ET
Kings (+) over Cavaliers- A pair of NBA bottom feeders match-up in Cleveland where the Cavaliers host the Sacramento Kings. One game separates this two as the Kings are 17-34 and the Cavs 18-33 with Cleveland having won their last two while the Kings have dropped their first two of their current road trip to the Wizards and Celtics. In head-to-head action Sacramento has won three straight meetings and are 6-0 ATS in their last six meetings in Cleveland. Take the KINGS!

San Antonio at Detroit 7:30 ET
Pistons (+) over Spurs- In a surprising move at least to me after winning their last two games (winning releases) and winning four of their last six the Pistons moved forward (?) by firing head coach Maurice Cheeks on Sunday and will be playing their first game under assistant coach John Loyer. Still Detroit is only one-half game behind Charlotte for the final playoff spot in the weak Eastern Conference. Detroit has won four of their last six at home against the Spurs and they are 9-4 ATS in their last four meetings in Detroit. Take the PISTONS!

Denver at Indiana 7:00 ET
Pacers (-) over Nuggets- Now, we all understand how powerful the Indiana Pacers have been this year as they have only lost consecutive games once this season. They are currently off a 93-92 road loss to the lowly Orlando Magic and they will try to avoid their sixth straight loss to the Nuggets. As a matter of fact Denver has won seven of the last nine meetings in Indianapolis and 15 of the last 18 games over all against Indiana. But, this time around the Pacers who are 24-2 at home will make a statement against Denver. The Nuggets have hit a wall as they are 1-5 ATS in their last six games and will get wasted here. Take INDIANA!

New Orleans at Toronto 7:00 ET
Pelicans (+) over Raptors- Looking at this contest I see plenty of trends that conflict and results in previous games that show New Orleans is 0-7 ATS in the last seven meetings. Toronto is coming off a 2-3 road trip and still hold a 2

Philadelphia at L.A. Clippers 9:30 ET
Clippers (-) over 76ers- After a quick start to the NBA season we are now getting what we originally expected from the 76ers and that is a weak line-up that can't compete on a day to day basis. Philadelphia has dropped their last five games while the Clippers who expect the return of Chris Paul tonight have gone 12-6 in his absence. Even though the 76ers are 0-4 ATS in the last four meetings they are actually 8-3 ATS in their last 11 meetings in Los Angeles. None of that matter tonight as the Clippers are primed to blow this team out. Take LOS ANGELES!

Memphis at Cleveland 6:00 ET
Cavaliers (+) over Grizzlies- Cleveland may be one of the bottom-feeders in NBA action but they have been able to give Memphis fits in recent years. Last night the Grizzlies set an NBA modern shot-clock record with only one attempted free throw in their 79-76 win over Atlanta as they have won 12 of their last 15. The lowly Cavaliers just broke a six-game losing streak with a win over Washington on Friday. The oddity surrounding this contest is that Cleveland is 10-2 ATS in the last 12 meetings and the Grizzlies are 1-4 ATS in their last five games in Cleveland. With this 'number' being so low the odds-makers believe the Cavs who are at .500 ATS at home have a shot. Take CLEVELAND!

Sacramento at Washington 6:00 ET
Kings (+) over Wizards- The Wizards have fought for weeks to get to the .500 mark and once they reached it they have had a letdown and now lost their last two. The Kings who won their last two at home started their road trip with a loss at Boston but are encouraged by having won the last three in the series including the last two in Washington. Get this the Wizards are 0-8 ATS in their last eight home games against a team with a losing record. That's it! Take SACRAMENTO!

Golden State at Phoenix 9:00 ET
Suns (-) over Warriors- These two clubs have virtually the same record and although many expected this from Golden State the Suns are a major surprise. Phoenix has dropped their last two contest to fall a half-game behind the Warriors but have dominated the scoreboard against the points. The Suns are 32-16-1 ATS an unheard of 67% winning pace while the Warriors are four games under .500 ATS. Even though the Warriors have are 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings the Suns are 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings in Phoenix. State is banged-up inside with injuries to David Lee and Andrew Bogut and they are up against a team that is in the top-10 in scoring and field goal percentage. Take PHOENIX!

Miami at Utah 9:00 ET
Jazz (+) over Heat- Utah enters this fray losers for their last four with the final three games margin of defeat is 19 points while Miami is coming off a great performance against the Clippers in Los Angeles and have won their last three. This is the second of a six-game road trip for the Heat who may have difficulties staying focused against the worst team in the West. Miami has dominated the series ATS winning 13 of 17 defeating Utah 117-94 at home in December when they set a franchise record of 63.4 % shooting. This time around it won't be so easy. Take UTAH!

Toronto at L.A. Clippers 10:30 ET
Raptors (+) over Clippers- I made a huge error in passing on the Kings over the Raptors on Wednesday and I'm looking to atone for that omission by coming back with a winner on the Raptors tonight. Both these clubs have played well on Friday's with the Raptors posting a 7-0 record and the Clippers 6-0 so sometime will have to give tonight. Toronto has won 12 of the last 17 meetings including a 126-118 home win two weeks ago. I look for the surprising Raptors to force this one down to the final buzzer. Take TORONTO!

Portland at Indiana 7:00 ET
Trailblazers (+) over Pacers- This contest like the Super Bowl pits the NBA's number one scoring offense against the leagues number one defense. The Portland Trailblazers who average 107.7 points per game while the Indiana Pacers are allowing a league low 90.2 points per game and something will have to give here. The Blazers have won the last two meetings and the home team has won the last seven meeting straight-up but the Pacers have won their last three while Portland is off a win in New York. Even though the Blazers are 2-8 ATS in the last 10 meetings in Indiana and they are only 5-14 ATS in the last 19 meetings they are ready to 'cover.' tonight. Take PORTLAND!

Miami at L.A. Clippers 10:30 ET
Clippers (Pk) over Heat- These two clubs are headed in opposite directions but it's not what you think. Los Angels is returning home to play Miami in the first of a five-game home stand after having played their last nine of 11 on the road. Meanwhile the Heat are starting an extensive six game road trip that keeps them out of Miami until February 23. This trip for Miami reveals that they have not defeated the Clippers in Los Angeles since LeBron James joined the club three years ago as they are 0-5 ATS in their last five in LA. The Clips are 12-5 straight-up since Chris Paul went down and the win here tonight. Take the CLIPPERS!

Portland at New York 9:00 ET
Knicks (+) over Trailblazers- The Portland Trailblazers just don't look or play like the club that started the season so impressively as they have dropped five of their last eight straight-up and they are 1-7 ATS in that span and they are 0-4 in their last four road games. After a mini-rush that Knicks have dropped their last two contests to Miami and the lowly Milwaukee Bucks as they have now lost four straight against teams with winning records. Portland has won the last three meetings but are 3-10-1 ATS in their last 14 meetings in New York. Take the KNICKS!

San Antonio at Washington
Wizards (+) over Spurs- The Washington Wizards are brimming with confidence after finally getting over that invisible hump and are one game over .500 for the first time in over four years. They will need that and a lot more as they have lost 15 straight contests against the Spurs including losing their last eight against them at home. The question here is, 'do the Wizards suffer a letdown' after reaching this minor mild stone. If you like Washington as I do the trends are a little disturbing. San Antonio is 19-6-2 in the last 27 meetings and they are 6-0 ATS in the last six meetings in Washington. But, the Wizards are 4-0 ATS in their last four and add that the Spurs are 1-8 ATS in their last nine games following a straight-up win. Take WASHINGTON.

Toronto at Utah 9:00 ET
Jazz (+) over Raptors- One thing that I noticed that is difficult to process is that the Raptors actually have a better road road then the Jazz have at home Toronto is 13-12 straight-up on the road and a stellar 18-7 ATS while Utah who usually posts a strong home court advantage is just 10-13 straight-up. But, there are a pair of trends that can't be denied. Not only are the Raptors 1-5 ATS in the last six meetings in Utah they are 3-13 ATS in the last 16 meetings overall. The Jazz also have incentive to avenge a 115-91 loss at Toronto back in November. Take UTAH!

San Antonio at New Orleans 8:00 ET
Pelicans (+) over Spurs- This contest has a number of players on both clubs that will be sidelined and some surprising trends that 'we' just can't ignore. The injuries continue as the Spurs are without Ginobili, Leonard and Green but center Tiago Splitter has returned after a 12 game absence while, New Orleans is still without Ryan Anderson and Jrue Holiday. Now how about this, not only are the Spurs 0-4 ATS in their last four games but they are also 0-6 ATS in the last six meetings in New Orleans. Take the PELICANS!

Portland at Washington 7:00 ET
Wizards (+) over Trailblazers- The Washington Wizards have been good to 'us' this season particularly last Saturday when the put the Oklahoma City Thunder to shame. Portland brings the NBA's No. 1 offense (108.3) and the 4th worst defensive average into the Nation's Capitol to do battle against the Wizards who have defeated Portland twice including a

Orlando at Boston 1:00 ET
Magic (+) over Celtics- Two bottom feeders will represent the NBA this Super Bowl Sunday as the 13-35 Magic visit the struggling Boston Celtics (15-33). Orlando who hasn't won back-to-back games for the first time since late December in an NBA worst 3-21 on the road and have lost their last 10 as visitors. The Celtics aren't much better as they are 3-19 since the middle of December and are 9-14-1 ATS at the TD Garden. Upon the return of Rajon Rondo the Celtics have lost all six games as they are 0-4 ATS in their last four home games. Boston may win the game but I doubt they will 'cover.' Take ORLANDO!

Miami at New York 8:30 ET
Knicks (+) over Heat- This contest pits two 'evenly matched' clubs as the Heat enter Madison Square Garden. Say what? 'Two evenly' matched clubs how can you say that. Well, Miami may be 32-13 but they are 19-26 ATS and the Knicks are a game up on the heat. New York may be 19-27 straight-up but they are 20-26 ATS one game better then the Heat. New York seems to struggle with everyone else but have won four of the last five meetings with Miami. Take the KNICKS!

Chicago at New Orleans 8:00 ET
Pelicans (+) over Bulls- Chicago is starting a six-game road trip and are coming off a 10-point win over the San Antonio Spurs and have won their last three on the road. Trends clash as Chicago is 5-0 ATS in their last five meetings in New Orleans and the Pelicans are 1-6-1 ATS in their last eight home games when playing teams with a losing record, but the Pelicans are 5-1 ATS after a straight-up loss. With Anthony Davis back the Pelicans are a gnarly group. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Oklahoma City at Washington 7:00 ET
Wizards (+) over Thunder- With each game that Russell Westbrook is sidelined the Oklahoma City Thunder look better and better as they have now won 10 straight. The Wizards return from their west coast road trip off a loss (cover) against the Clippers. The Thunder who own a victory over the Wizards in Washington beat them in early November by a single point and are playing their third game in four night and the second of back-to-back tonight. The Thunder are 6-0 ATS in their last six road contests and the Wizards are 0-4 at home but, there are other factors to consider, which show us that Thunder are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 meetings to Washington. Take the WIZARDS!

Golden State at Utah 10:35
Jazz (+) over Warriors- I was both pleased and and happy how easy it was for the Warriors to put down the Clippers last night and now that will be a bit inflated against a club that is playing their four straight at home having won the last two. That win was only Golden State's third 'cover' in their last 10 contests. There is a conflict among trends in this contest and one I feel is the most important. The Warriors I admit are 5-1 ATS in their last six meetings in Utah, but they are also 0-4 ATS in their last four games after a straight-up win and they are 0-4 ATS on Fridays. The Jazz meanwhile are 4-0 ATS against a team with a winning record. Number don't lie. It's UTAH!

Toronto at Denver 9:00 ET
Raptors (+) over Nuggets- When we see that the Nuggets have won their last nine games in Denver it was hard to understand why the line is so short against a visitor that has not won in Denver since 2003. Looking deeper into the series history I find that Denver is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings when playing as hosts and are 10-3 ATS over the Raptors in the last 13 meetings overall. But, there is one trend that trumps everything I've said so far. Get this, the Nuggets are 1-11 ATS in their last 12 Friday games while the Raptors are 6-0 ATS in their last six Friday games. But, hey, I had to come with something. Looking at it straight-up both Ty Lawson and Nate Robinson will be out for Denver and DeMar DeRozan will return for the Raptors. Take TORONTO!

Oklahoma City at Brooklyn 8:00 ET
Nets (+) over Thunder- Oklahoma City has won nine straight while going 8-1 ATS and are coming off a beat down of the NBA Champion Miami Heat. Brooklyn meanwhile is off a heart-breaking last second loss to Toronto. The Nets had won five straight before their last second gaff cause their defeat but have won eight of their last 10 overall. One oddity in this series in that the Nets have won the last two games played in Oklahoma City outright and the Thunder are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings in Brooklyn. With three days to lick their wounds I expect the Nets to bounce back here and shock OKC. Take BROOKLYN!

L.A. Clippers at Golden State 10:30 ET
Warriors (+) over Clippers- Golden State has hit a rough patch of late losing five of their last seven and sin of their last nine and they are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games overall. The Clippers on the other hand have won their last four while going 3-1 ATS and 10 of 12 straight-up overall. The Clippers are off a 5-2 road trip and slipped into LA for last nights game and now they are back on the road. The Warriors are 1-3 on their current home stand but, the Clippers are 4-12 ATS in the last 16 meetings in Golden State. Take WARRIORS!

Cleveland at New York Knicks 8:00 ET
Cavaliers (+) over Knicks- After dropping five in-a-row the Knicks have bounced back winning and covering their last three on what is an eight game home stand. Cleveland meanwhile is off a 1-4 home stand where Mike Brown made some critical remarks about his teams effort. New York who has top 110 points in each of their last three games. I expect both teams move toward the middle and the Cavaliers get the money here. Take CLEVELAND!

Washington at L.A Clippers 10:30 ET
Wizards (+) Clippers- The Washington Wizards have dropped games the last five times that they had a chance to get over the .500 hump and it won't be easy tonight. The Wizards have lost their last five visits to Los Angeles playing the Clippers. L.A. with Chris Paul out have made the adjustments and have won three straight and nine of their last 11 straight-up. They have had three days rest after going 5-2 on their recent road trip and this is their first game since. Teams off long road trips have problems dealing with the distractions of family life and obligations when they return. The Clippers may relax in their comfort zone and can be 'had' tonight. The Wizards a a same motivation of revenge as the Clippers defeated them 113-97 at the Verizon Center. Take WASHINGTON!

Memphis at Sacramento 10:00 ET
Kings (+) over Grizzlies- We have taken advantage of the Grizzlies current hot hand winning eight of their last nine including four straight on the road while going 7-3 ATS in their last 10. Sacramento has had their problems with players sidelined as Rudy Gay and DeMarcus Cousins have missed their last three games. It appears that both players will be available for this contests and they are needed. The King though are 9-0 ATS in their last nine games at home against a team with a winning record. Looking for a small letdown from Memphis after two great wins. Take the KINGS!

Houston at Dallas 8:30 ET
Rockets (+) over Mavericks- This is the final meeting of these two Texas rivals as Dallas has taken two-of-three as they come off a a win over the Pistons while Houston bounced back after a pair loss losses to Memphis defeated the Spurs last night 97-90. This is a series that have been dominated by the Mavericks as they are 5-0 ATS in their last five meetings at home and are 24-9 ATS in their last 33 meetings overall. Those are some huge numbers but the Rockets are 4-0 against teams that have scored 100 points in the previous game. This number appears 'short' to me...Take HOUSTON!

Washington at Golden State 10:30 ET
Wizards (+) over Warriors- The Warriors were my lone win on Sunday as the Cavaliers blew a 19-point halftime lead and now that face an up and coming club that has dropped five straight games when having the opportunity to get to .500. Washington has been a 'money maker' for their backers on the road going 11-11 straight-up and 14-8 ATS while Golden State is 13-7 straight-up and is a lowly 7-12-1 ATS. Once again it's WASHINGTON!

Memphis at Portland 10:00 E
Grizzlies (+) over Trailblazers- Things have turned around for both these clubs since the New Year has started. Memphis after a 2-2 January start have won seven of their in last eight and their last three while Portland has dropped three of their last five following a five-game winning streak. The Grizzlies have won the last three meetings and the last two games in Portland and yet the Blazers are 6-2 ATS in those games. The point here is that Memphis is hot and Portland is not. Take GRIZZLIES!

New Orleans at Cleveland 7:00 ET
Pelicans (+) over Cavaliers- It doesn't appear that either of these two clubs will make the playoffs but they have both shown marked improvement. The Cavaliers added Luol Dang but have lost three of four and are two games out of the eighth and final eastern playoff spot. New Orleans has now won their last two (matched their highest win streak) and are 4-0 ATS in their last four contests with one days rest. The Pelicans are without three starters but the emergence of Anthony Davis has made everyone else better. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Minnesota at Chicago 8:00 ET
Bulls (+) over Timberwolves- At first glance these two clubs appear as a virtual mirror image of each other as Minnesota is 21-22 on the year while Chicago is 22-21 and against the points the Wolves are 23-20 while the Bulls are 20-23. There are a pair of tends that clash straight-on here as Minnesota is just 1-7 ATS in the last eight meetings while Chicago is just 1-6 ATS in their last seven Monday games. The Bulls are now playing without two of their stars that began the season together as Derrick Rose is once again injured and Luol Deng was traded to the Cavaliers. The Wolves are 9-14 on the road and the Bulls are 13-9 at home. Take CHICAGO!

Portland at Golden State 9:05 ET
Warriors (-) over Trailblazers- Even though the Heat and the Spurs also go at it on Sunday this might actually be the best game of the day...now if we can just 'bet' the winner. Since their 10-game winning streak ending December and beginning in January Golden State has now dropped five of their last seven contests. Defense is the key as the Warriors limited opponents to92.8 points during their winning streak and are surrendering 108.4 in their last seven games. The Trailblazers have had their problems at Golden State losing 13 of their last 17 ATS as visitors in this series. Take WARRIORS!

Detroit at Dallas 7:35 ET
Pistons (+) over Mavericks- Both these clubs have struggled of late as Dallas has won once in their last four tried while Detroit enters this contest in the mist of a three-game slide. The Mavericks are off a 107-106 loss at Brooklyn on Friday night while the Pistons lost as a beaten home favorite against New Orleans 103-101. This for the most part has been a one way series with the Mavericks on the dominate end as they have won the regular season series every year since 1997-98 and they have won the last five as hosts. Still, it's a sport for the Pistons. Take DETROIT!

Indiana at Denver 9:00 ET
Nuggets (+) over Pacers- The Indiana Pacers showed what they are made of last night when they trailed Sacramento by 17 points and managed to pull off the win and prevent the upset. This is the fourth of a five-game road trip with the Pacers already 2-1. An oddity about Indiana is that when their starters play (as they did last night) a combined 160 minutes they are 0-5 ATS the next time out. The Nuggets have dropped their last three and are a surprising 11-9 at home a place they usually dominated their opponents. Denver has defeated Indiana four straight times and 14 of the last 17 meetings going 12-5 ATS in those contests. Take NUGGETS!

Atlanta at Milwaukee 8:30 ET
Bucks (+) over Hawks- Boy, talk about misreading a game, as Atlanta was my only loss Friday (2-1) as the Spurs destroyed them 105-79. It may seem lucky for the injury depleted to be up against the worst team (record wise) in the league as Milwaukee has now dropped 10 of their last 11. Already without Al Horford the Hawks must deal with two more missing starters as center Pero Antic and Jeff Teague as sidelined. Neither of these teams have shined in the second of back-to-back contests as the hawks are 3-6 while the Bucks are 2-11. Still, this line is way too low. Take MILWAUKEE!

Washington at Phoenix 9:00 ET
Wizards (+) Suns- The Phoenix Suns may be the surprise team of the NBA as they come off a 'Money Game' win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday while the also improved Wizards dropped an overtime loss to Boston. A couple of point spread trends will clash here as Phoenix is 15-6 straight-up and 13-7-1 ATS at home while the Wizards are a respectable 10-10 on the road and 13-7 (65%) ATS on the road. Washington has now gone four straight without a 'cover' and are 2-7 ATS in their last nine meetings and 1-4 ATS in their last four at Phoenix. The key here is that the Suns are coming off a huge win over Indiana while Washington is off a poor performance. Look for them to bounce back here. Take the WIZARDS!

Memphis at Houston 8:00 ET
Grizzlies (+) over Rockets- Both these teams are playing well as Houston has won six of their last seven games while Memphis just had a five-game winning streak stopped by the lowly Pelicans. The Rockets have already defeated Memphis twice this season and this is he first of back-to-back contests. The Grizzlies are 0-10 in division play this year while the Rockets are off a routing of the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. Memphis will have Marc Gasol for these games after missing the first two earlier with a knee injury. This time take MEMPHIS!

San Antonio at Atlanta 7:30 ET
Hawks (+) over Spurs- the San Antonio Spurs were the latest victim of the rampaging Kevin Durant and Oklahoma City Thunder as they are off a rare home loss on Wednesday. Both clubs are missing key parts as the Hawks are without All-star center AL Horford and the Spurs are now without Kawhi Leonard who joins Danny Green and center Tiago Splitter on the injured list. The Spurs who are 15-5 on the road hold an edge over Atlanta going 19-8-1 ATS in the last 28 meetings and they are 4-1 in their last five trips to Atlanta. To counter some of that, note that the Hawks are 15-5 straight-up at home and 14-6 ATS and for some reason they are 8-1 ATS in their last nine Friday games. Hawks are hot Spurs are not. Take ATLANTA!

Denver at Portland 10:35 ET
Nuggets (+) over Trailblazers- Both these clubs are entering this contest on two game losing streaks as the Blazers dropped their final two games on a four game road trip to Houston and Oklahoma City. The Nuggets have dropped three of four allowing 117 points per game. The Blazers allowed 110.5 points on their four game trip but are 4-1 ATS when their opponents allow 100 points or more. Portland has had the series edge going 3-0-1 ATS in the last four meetings in Portland and 4-0-1 in the last five meetings overall. These two opened the season against each other with the Blazers posting a 113-98 win. This time it's Denver. Take the NUGGETS!

Indiana at Phoenix 10:30 ET
Suns (+) over Pacers- The NBA's best team (record wise) the Indiana Pacers are 11-2 against teams from the west despite numbers dropping for center Roy Hibbard who has just one double-double since December 22, 2013. Phoenix has hung tough since losing Eric Bledsoe as the Suns are in the eighth and final playoff spot in the West. Look for Phoenix to bounce back with a 'cover' here. Take SUNS!

Atlanta at Orlando 7:05 ET
Magic (+) over Hawks- Orlando after their loss to Brooklyn on Tuesday have dropped 11 of their last 12 and they have allowed nine of their last 10 opponents to score 100 points or more. Atlanta is off a huge win against the World Champion Miami Heat but are 0-4 ATS in their last four games against a team with a losing record. The Hawks are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 meetings in Charlotte and are 15-5 ATS in their last 20 meetings overall. But, the Hawks are just 6-13 on the road and have dropped three straight away from home and they are just 5-6 since leading scorer and rebounder Al Hortford went down. I expect a natural 'let-down' by the Hawks after defeating the champs. Take ORLANDO!

L.A. Clippers at Charlotte 7:05 ET
Bobcats (+) over Clippers- Los Angeles is 6-2 in there eight games since Chris Paul went down as Blake Griffin and power forward DeAndre Jordan have more then picked-up the slack. The Clippers have won six straight in the series and have won their last three in Charlotte and are 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine meetings there. These numbers don't add to the Bobcats cause expect that L.A. is in the middle of a seven game road trip and it's effects will be seen tonight. Take BOBCATS!

Minnesota at Utah 9:00 ET
Jazz (+) over Timberwolves- This is the second game in a back-to-back series that saw Timberwolves destroy the Jazz in Minnesota 98-72 as Utah scored only 23 first-half points. Last season the Jazz won both meetings in Utah by a total of 29 points. The Jazz are starting a four game home stand where they have won five of their last six. Look for Utah to re-group and pull off the home upset win. Take the JAZZ!

Indiana at Golden State 10:30 ET
Warriors (+) over Pacers- The Pacers are back! The club with the best record in the NBA have now won and 'covered' their last four leaving no doubt they are the most dominate team in the league as they have already won 20 games by double-digits. Even though Indiana is 11-6 on the road they are just 1-5 against the Warriors at Golden State. State needs a big effort here to pull off the upset and they will get it. Take GOLDEN STATE!

L.A. Lakers at Chicago 8:00 ET
Bulls (-) over Lakers- 'Break-up the Lakers'...the storied franchise has now on their last two games and can hardly believe it themselves. The banged-up Lakers are facing a different Chicago team since they have last met while these two clubs have split their last 10 meetings in Chicago. The Bulls are 10-4 since a 9-16 start and are 5-2 since trading away Luol Deng but overall the Lakers have won seven of the last 10 meetings. The party is over for Los Angeles...take BULLS!

Golden State at New Orleans 8:00 ET
Pelicans (+) over Warriors- Boy, I had this whole thing all set-up. On Thursday 'we' had the Thunder to upset Houston and they did and then they were supposed to go home and have a letdown against Golden State last night and then Golden State was to go to New Orleans and them 'they' were to have their letdown. The trouble is that the Thunder came up with a huge performance with Durant scoring a career high of 54 points. The Pelicans are in the middle of a seven game losing streak since leading scorer is Ryan and Anderson and Jrue Holiday. They expect the return of Tyreke Evans (missed the last three games) tonight and he will make a difference. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Miami at Charlotte 7:30 ET
Bobcats (+) over Heat- The Miami Heat had dropped three straight and we were against them in all three and last night we passed as they crushed the 76ers to right the ship so to speak. Miami has won 14 straight is this series although their last home loss was by one-point as Miami scored the final 13 points. But, listen, the Heat are just sleep-walking through the schedule and won't really show-up until the playoffs start. The heat are just trying to stay fresh and healthy till then. Take CHARLOTTE!

Detroit at Washington 7:00 ET
Pistons (+) over Wizards- We've had great success using the Wizards and I believe we are in a good spot to fade them tonight. Washington has finally reached that .500 mark which in the East make you one of the elite as they look to build on their three-game winning streak. Detroit has shown some signs of life until their recent drubbing by Utah. Look for the Pistons to take advantage of their strong front court and to 'steal' a point-spread win here. Take DETRIOT!

Golden State at Oklahoma City 9:30 ET
Warriors (+) over Thunder- The Warriors had won six straight road games for a franchise record and since have dropped two of three and are 0-3 ATS. 'We' posted the Thunder last night as they held the Rockets to 19 second half points and tonight OKC is facing a determined Golden State club that has lost seven of the last nine meetings ATS. But, the now inconsistent Thunder are 0-5 ATS in their last five games following a win of 10 points or more. Meanwhile, Golden State has won 11 of their last 3 overall and I see them winning again tonight. Take the WARRIORS!

L.A. Lakers at Boston 7:30 ET
Celtics (+) over Lakers- In a match-up where the Lakers have dropped six straight and 12 of their last 13 and now they travel east to face the lowly Celtics who will have the services of their floor leader Rajon Rondo. Boston is looking for their second straight win after losing nine straight and will be facing a frustrated club that will be without another starter as forward Nick Young is serving a one-game suspension. Even though the Lakers have won seven of the last 10 meetings their defense has slipped to where they have allowed 120.7 points during their six-game losing streak. Take BOSTON!

L.A. Clippers at New York Knicks 7:00 ET
Knicks (+) over Clippers- The Clippers are without their All-star guard in Chris Paul and have still managed to win their last four and six of seven including a 17-point fourth quarter rally in their win over Dallas Wednesday night. Tonight the begin a seven-game road trip all against Eastern team and that they may think of as a blessing. The Knicks were on a five-game winning streak of their own but have since dropped their last two including last nights' beating by the Pacers 117-89. These two have mirror images with their point spread records as the clippers are 23-17 and New York is 17-23 but, even thought the Knicks have been dreadful at home the Clipper's are just 9-10 on the road. After last night performance I expect a huge effort out of the Knicks. Take NEW YORK!

Oklahoma City at Houston
Thunder (+) over Rockets- The Houston Rockets have won their last three including last night's win at New Orleans while Oklahoma City has dropped three of their last four and five of eight without Russell Westbrook. The Thunder are averaging 10 points less (94.3) without the gunning shooting guard as Kevin Durant is scoring 37 points per contest in his absence. The last time these two met the Thunder posted a 117-86 rout of the Rockets in late December and aside from that OKC eliminated Houston from the playoffs last year winning the series 4-2. Thunder make some noise. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

Denver at Golden State 10:30 ET
Nuggets (+) over Warriors- The Golden State Warriors have won 11 of their last 12 after having lost their final game on a seven game road trip to Brooklyn before returning with a non-cover win over the Celtics. After five straight-up wins the Nuggets were blasted by the Jazz Monday night. These two met in the opening round of the playoffs last year and the Warriors own a win in December as a 1-1/2 points and won 89-81. These are two of the highest scoring teams in the NBA as the Nuggets averaged 119.6 points in their last five games. Take DENVER!

Memphis at Milwaukee 8:00 ET
Bucks (+) over Grizzlies- The Grizzlies got their big win over the Thunder (Power Play winner) last night and with the return of Marc Gasol have moved within one game of .500. Memphis has won five straight over the Bucks haven't lost to Milwaukee since March of 2010 almost four full years. The horrible Bucks are just 3-14 straight-up at home and not much better against the points (4-13). the Grizzlies a]have 'covered' their last seven games overall and they are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Still, it's the schedule. Tonight, take the BUCKS!

Miami at Washington 7:00 ET
Wizards (+) over Heat- How many times can 'we' go to the well and come out winners playing against these Miami Heat. We have also had so much success with Washington that sometimes you wonder...
It's been three years and two days since the Heat have lost three in-a-row and that can happen after losses to the Knicks and Nets their last two times out. But, remember 'the third time is a charm,' even though Miami is 19-6-1 ATS in the last 26 meetings in Washington and the Wizards are 0-4 ATS in their last four home games. But, the Heat are 1-6 ATS in the last seven against teams with a losing record. Finally, the Heat just haven't put their best effort when playing on the road where they are 11-7 straight-up and only 9-9 ATS. Take WASHINGTON!

Cleveland at Los Angeles Lakers 10:30 ET
Cavaliers (-) over Lakers- Both these clubs have played 37 games and the Lakers have one more win at 14 then Cleveland as they are a combined 20 games under .500. Now we have the Cavaliers coming off a 44-point loss at Sacramento (the worse loss in the NBA this season) as they both struggle night in and night out. How is it a team that has a worse record, lost their last game by 44 points and are favored on the road. Los Angeles is 0-4 in their last four straight-up and ATS while the Cavaliers are 5-2 ATS in their last seven meetings. Vegas is showing the Lakers no respect at all and you know why...because they don't deserve any. Take CLEVELAND!

Oklahoma City at Memphis 8:00 ET
Grizzlies (+) over Thunder- It appears that injuries are starting to take there toll on Oklahoma City as they are just 3-4 in their last seven games while the Grizzlies have won two straight and are in sight of getting to .500. The Thunder gained some measure of revenge for being swept out of the playoffs last May, when Memphis won four straight games by beating the Grizzlies in mid-December. That brings the Thunder record to 1-5 ATS in the last six meetings. The line is suspect, take MEMPHIS!

Washington at Chicago 8:00 ET
Wizards (+) over Bulls- The Chicago Bulls traded their leading scorer Luol Deng to Cleveland and didn't even get a usable body in return but have won three straight without him and five straight overall. Washington who are surprising many with their play to date especially on the road where they are 12-7 ATS having won six of their last eight on the road. The Wizards have won three of the last five meetings after having lost the previous seven meetings. After two straight losses I look for Washington to put forth a strong effort. Take the WIZARDS!